Installer Certification
QAP Installer Certification
The Air Barrier Association of America (ABAA) will prepare you for the challenges and rewards in the air barrier industry with our Air Barrier Installer course. ABAA sets the standard in quality and assurance and provides installers with a sense of professionalism and pride with the Air Barrier Installer Certification.

Prerequisites for Certification
Fluid Applied & Self-Adhered Materials:
- Attend ABAA Fluid Applied and Self-Adhered Materials training course
- Achieve a passing grade above 80% on written examAchieve a passing grade above 80% on written exam
- Accumulate a minimum of 3,000 hours of experience in air barrier applications or related fields
- Complete all required documentation and submit fees
Spray Polyurethane Foams & Self-Adhered Materials:
- Attend ABAA Spray Polyurethane Foams and Self-Adhered Materials training course
- Achieve a passing grade above 80% on written exam
- *Accumulate a minimum of 1,500 hours of experience in air barrier applications or related fields
- *Accumulate a minimum of 1,500 hours of experience in spray polyurethane foam application
- Complete all required documentation and submit fees
Note: Certification is non-transferable
Required Documents
QAP Certified Installer Application
Installers must sign and return the original of the Installer Certification Application documentation past relevant employment history.
Licensing Agreement
Installers must sign and return the original of the Installer Licensing agreement between the installer and the association outlining the conditions and terms all by which all certified installers must abide.
Affidavit Spray Foam
Installers must sign and return a notarized original copy of the affidavit confirming hours of field experience.*
Affidavit Fluid Applied and Self-Adhered
Installers must sign and return a notarized original copy of the affidavit confirming hours of field experience.*
Digital Headshot against a plain background (.jpg)
No sunglasses, goggles, hats. Copy of another photo not accepted.
*What are related fields? ABAA accepts related experience in spray-applied waterproofing, sheet membrane waterproofing, self-adhered membrane roofing, torch-applied membrane roofing, and in painting. Hours in each category are weighted and reviewed on a case by case basis by the ABAA office.
Certified Installer Fee Structure
In-Person Training | Online Training | |
Member (Non-Member) |
Member (Non-Member) |
|
Course Fee |
$995.00 ($1,495.00) |
$595.00 ($1,095.00) |
Exam Fee |
$250.00 ($250.00) |
$250.00 ($250.00) |
Certification Fee |
$250.00 ($250.00) |
$250.00 ($250.00) |
Total |
$1,495.00 ($1,995.00) |
$1,095.00 ($1,595.00) |